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Ministry of Women and Child Development
CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN IN DAIRY FARMING
The National Commission for Women  has initiated a training and capacity building program for women in dairy farming with the objective that training in new technology about value added dairy products, innovations in packaging, product development, etc. will improve the viability of women-led dairy organisations/farmers.
NCW has awarded this programme to the following 12 institutions:
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Name of the Institution
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1.
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Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Haryana
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2.
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Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka
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3.
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra, KVK, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
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4.
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Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
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5.
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Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
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6.
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Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan
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7.
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KVK Gudamalani, Barmer, Agricultural University Jodhpur, Rajasthan
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8.
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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9.
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Indian council of Agricultural Research , Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Needamangalam, Tamil Nadu
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10.
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Dr. J Jayalalitha Fisheries University, Tamil Nadu
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11.
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Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Uttar Pradesh
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12.
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Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go-Anusandhan Sansthan , Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
The programme is available to all women engaged in dairy farming for developing their skills in value addition of milk products so as to enhance their incomes. NCW has not given any preference to any specific categories of women in this programme.
While the said programme does not include any element of financial incentive to the trained women, they can access Government of India's existing schemes like the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana and the schemes and programmes of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying such as the Central Sector scheme ‘Supporting State Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities’ for their needs pertaining financing, market access etc.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt.Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Textiles
Subsidy Support given to Textile Units in Maharashtra
Mumbai/New Delhi, 9 February 2022
Ministry of Textiles has been providing subsidy support to textile industry, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  and small textile manufacturing units across the country including Maharashtra through schemes such as Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme  and PowerTex India.
Under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme, the Ministry has granted Capital Investment Subsidy  for technology upgradation @ 15% for garmenting and technical textiles segments with a cap of Rs. 30 crores. CIS has been given @ 10% for weaving, processing, jute, silk and handloom segments with a cap of Rs. 20 crores. These subsidies have been given to individual entities, for implementation during the period January 2016 to March 2022.
Under PowerTex India Scheme, assistance has been given for in situ upgradation, yarn bank scheme and work shed projects for strengthening decentralized powerloom sector during April 2017 to March 2021.
A total assistance of Rs. 314.80 crores under ATUFS and Rs. 40.51 crores under PowerTex India have been provided to textile units in Maharashtra during the above period.
Support provided to textile units in Maharashtra under ATUFS and PowerTex India
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Sl. No.
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Name of the Scheme
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Number of units/ beneficiaries
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Amount of assistance 
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1.
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Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme 
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785
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314.80
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2.
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PowerTex India Scheme
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In situ scheme – 3,351
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30.71
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Work shed projects – 18
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7.01
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Yarn Bank projects - 11
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2.80
This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.PIB Mumbai | DJM/ST/DR
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Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Utilisation of Irrigation Potential of National Projects
Out of 16 National Projects, five projects namely Polavaram Irrigation Project , Saryu Nahar Pariyojana , Gosikhurd Irrigation Project , Teesta Barrage Project  & Shahpurkandi Dam Project  have been taken up for execution after the concerned State Governments obtained the necessary approvals as per the guidelines of the scheme. Details of potential created and utilized in the five national projects under implementation as per the information received from CWC/State Government are as under:
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Project
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Ultimate Potential

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Potential Created

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Utilization

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SaryuNahar
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1404
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1096
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615.84|
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Gosikhurd
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250.8
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74.45
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47.56
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Polavaram
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291
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121
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118
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Shahpurkandi
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37.17
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Teesta
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527
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197
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104cropped area as per the study conducted by BISAG.
Saryu Nahar Pariyojna and Gosikhurd Irrigation Project with target Culturable Command Area  of 4.80 LHa and 1.76 LHa respectively have been included under CADWM programme under PMKSY-AIBP. Works of Teesta Barrage project are at standstill due to issues related to Land Acquisition  and the State has not sent any proposal for CAD works. As informed by the State Government, tenders have been called for Detailed Project Report  of CAD works for Polavaram project. Further, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has been requested to plan and implement requisite infrastructure and CAD works in paripassu manner separately in additional command proposed to be irrigated with the water from Shahpurkandi Dam Project.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Financial aid to states to meet GST compensation
In order to meet the shortfall in Goods and Services Tax  compensation to be paid to States, the Government of India had set up a special borrowing window in October, 2020 to raise the estimated shortfall of Rs. 1.1 lakh crore.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Giving more details, the Minister stated that an amount of Rs. 84,000 crore has been borrowed through this window by the Government of India upto 03.02.2021 on behalf of the States and Union Territories  with legislative assembly and has been passed on to the States/UTs as loan on back to back basis to help the States/UTs to meet the resource gap due to non-release of compensation due to inadequate balance in GST compensation fund.
The Minister stated that in addition to providing funds through the special borrowing window to meet the shortfall in revenue on account of GST implementation, the Government of India has also granted additional borrowing permission equivalent to 0.50 % of Gross States Domestic Product  to the States choosing Option-I to meet GST compensation shortfall to help them in mobilising additional financial resources. All the States have given their preference for Option-I. Permission for borrowing an amount of Rs. 1,06,830 crore  has been granted to 28 States under this provision.
State-wise details of back to back loan released to State Governments during the year 2020-21 to meet GST compensation shortfall and the amount of additional borrowing permission granted to States till 03.02.2021 is at Annexure.
Ministry of Textiles
Skilling of Design/ Commissioning technical personnel in Application of Geo-synthetics in infrastructure projects approved,
Skilling / Training in Technical Textiles sector under NTTM by IISc Bangalore, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee
The Pilot Project on skilling of Design/ Commissioning technical personnel associated with application of geo-textiles in infrastructure projects  has been approved by the Ministry of Textiles. It will be conducted concurrently by  Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore,  Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; and  Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. The coordinating faculty of the respective fields of Engineering will look after the implementation of the special courses in consultation with the other concerned centres/ offices of the respective Institute. Ministry will coordinate, for all matters related to conducting of these Courses with  prof. G.I,. Sivakumar Babu, IISc, Bangalore;  prof. Rajagopal Karpurapu, IIT, Madras; and  prof. Satyendra Mittal, IIT Roorkee. from the respective institutes.
A batch will consist of minimum 75 to maximum 100 candidates. During the pilot phase, 2 batches are scheduled per each of the three Institutes. Further, continuation of the special skill development course will be subjected to a review by the Mission Directorate of National Technical Textiles Mission  or the Ministry of Textiles.
The Institutes will conduct these courses on no-profit/ no-loss basis. The Institutes will advertise/ publicize the courses and invite application from willing and eligible candidates . The Institute will charge Rs. 1000 per candidates as a token fee. Once batch having minimum number of 75 candidates is firmed, Ministry of Textiles will provide full amount or Rs. 4.50 lakhs per batch as an advance to the respective Institute. On completion of the Batch/ Course, the Institute will furnish a Statement of Expenditure/ UC to the Ministry and surplus grant, if any, will be returned to the Government.
On its part, Ministry of Textiles will coordinate with other concerned Central Government Departments/ State Governments for mobilizing the trainees. Respective institutes have been advised to utilize their networks  for wider participation of suitable candidates.
Ministry of Railways
Shri Suneet Sharma takes over the charge of new Chairman & CEO of Railway Board
Shri SuneetSharma, has taken over the charge of new Chairman & Chief Executive Officer , Railway Board  and ex-officio Principal Secretary to Government of India. The appointments committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Suneet Sharma as Chairman & CEO of Railway Board. Prior to this, Shri Suneet Sharma worked as General Manager, Eastern Railway.
Shri Suneet Sharma joined the Indian Railways in 1979 as a Special Class Apprentice while he was studying engineering at IIT Kanpur. A graduate in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering he has more than 40 years of experience serving in the Indian Railways in various capacities. He has done stints in Operational working, maintenance in Sheds, Depots and Workshops. He was Chief Workshop Manager, Parel workshop in Mumbai where he was instrumental in manufacturing narrow gauge locomotives for hill railways. He also restored old steam narrow gauge locomotive for the heritage Matheran line near Mumbai. During the 2006 Mumbai suburban train blasts, he was part of the team which put the suburban network on track within a few hours after the terror attack. As ADRM, Mumbai CST, he is credited with increasing the services of the suburban network, which is considered the life-line of Mumbai. During the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, he was part of the team that managed the aftermath of the attacks at Mumbai CST, Central Railway. As DRM, Pune he was instrumental in adding infrastructure which brought about operational efficiency. As Chief Mechanical Engineer diesel locomotive works Varanasi he was team leader for starting electric locomotive production. Conversion of diesel to electric locomotives took place under his leadership in record time and for the first time anywhere in the world.
As General Manager Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli he set a record by doubling the out turn of the much required modern passenger coaches in one year.
As General Manager Eastern Railway, he took initiative in increasing the speed of goods trains to a record level and for completing a number of infrastructure projects of new lines and electrification which not only resulted in operational efficiency but developed the local areas. He is known for bringing about systemic changes for ease of working and administrative reforms.
During the course of his career, he has won many professional awards. As General Manager  and Chief Mechanical Engineer ) the factories won the award for best production units.
Suneet Sharma has attended professional training in Germany and France and he has done an advanced leadership and management course at Carnegie Mellon University in USA. He has visited Iran as a consultant for manufacture of locomotives.
He is an avid sportsman and has played Billiards and Snooker at competitive level. He is also a keen golfer and a badminton and squash player.
Department of Space
Rocket Launches by ISRO
The number of rocket launches undertaken by ISRO during the last three years i.e. 2015, 2016 & 2017 are as follows:
2015: 5 launches 
2016: 7launches 
2017: 5 launches 
During the last three years, starting from January 2015 till December 2017, a total of 169foreign satellites from 23 countries were successfully launched onboard Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle . Revenue earned through these launches was approx. 95 Million Euros and 4.5 Million USD in Foreign Exchange.
The total number of missions proposed during the ensuing three years i.e. 2018, 2019 & 2020 is 57 . In 2018, 4 missions  have already been completed till date.
Funds allocated to Department of Space during last three years is given below:
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Financial Year
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Allocation 

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2014-15
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5826.00
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2015-16
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6959.44
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2016-17
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8045.28
Major achievements of ISRO along with new R&D missions accomplished during last three years are detailed below:
2014-15:
- Mars Orbiter Mission
- An experimental mission of GSLV-Mk III 
- Launch of three navigation Satellites viz. IRNSS-1B, 1C and 1D.
- Launch of GSAT-16 communication satellite
2015-16:
- GSAT-6 communication satellite
- Launch of first observatory in space “ASTROSAT”
- Launch of communication satellite “GSAT-15”,
- Launch of two navigation satellites viz. IRNSS-1E and 1F.
2016-17:
- India's GSLV-F05 with indigenous Cryogenic stage
- Augmented Indian Earth Observation capability with four remote sensing satellites viz. Resourcesat-2A, Scatsat-1 and two Cartosat-2 series.
- Successfully conducted two technology demonstrator missions viz. Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator  and Scramjet Engine, an Air Breathing Propulsion System.
- Successful testing of indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage “C25” for GSLV MkIII for full flight duration of 640 seconds.
- Successfully launched 104 satellites in a single go, onboard PSLV C37.
This was stated by the Union Minister of State  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Measures taken by Government to boost exports
The Government has taken the following measures to boost exports and reduce trade deficit:
- Foreign Trade Policy  extended upto 31-03-2023.
- Interest Equalization Scheme on pre and post shipment rupee export credit has also been extended upto 31-03-2024.
- Assistance provided through several schemes to promote exports, namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme  and Market Access Initiatives  Scheme.
- Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes  Scheme to promote labour oriented textile export has been implemented since 07.03.2019.
- Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  scheme has been implemented since 01.01.2021.
- Common Digital Platform for Certificate of Origin has been launched to facilitate trade and increase Free Trade Agreement  utilization by exporters.
- 12 Champion Services Sectors have been identified for promoting and diversifying services exports by pursuing specific action plans.
- Districts as Export Hubs has been launched by identifying products with export potential in each district, addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products and supporting local exporters/manufacturers to generate employment in the district.
- Active role of Indian missions abroad towards promoting India’s trade, tourism, technology and investment goals has been enhanced.
- Package announced in light of the COVID pandemic to support domestic industry through various banking and financial sector relief measures, especially for MSMEs, which constitute a major share in exports.
This information has been provided by Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel said in reply to a parliamentary question today.
Prime Minister's Office
Mr. Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky calls on the PM
Mr. Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar today.
The Prime Minister noted the growing convergence between India and US, including in the areas of business and investment, and the strengthening of the strategic partnership between India and the US. He welcomed greater US investment in the manufacturing sector in India, and invited US companies to explore opportunities for Make-in-India.
The Governor briefed the Prime Minister on the increasing trade and investment between Kentucky and India. He welcomed the contribution of Indian professionals in the US, including in the State of Kentucky.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Researchers developed mathematical metrics to quantify and measure the correctness of performance of yoga asanas
Researchers have developed a novel method which involves a mathematical metrics to quantify and measure the correctness of performance of yoga asanas in terms of stability and steadiness.
This mathematical metrics based on Electromyography  a diagnostic procedure that evaluates the health condition of muscles, can help in assessing the correctness of performance and paves way for making appropriate corrections, thus enabling practitioners to derive maximum benefit from the asanas.
The research work led by Dr. S N Omkar along with Dr. Ramesh D V, Associate Professor, Ramaiah Medical College focused on yoga as a therapy to understand muscle behavior and performance in terms of spatial and temporal components while performing yoga asanas. The researchers used EMG to study both physical and physiological parameters.
The study carried out with support from ‘Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation ’ Programme of the Department of Science and Technology, GoI assessed 60 healthy participants aged between 21 – 60 years including male and female for 2 years at the Biomechanics Lab, Indian Institute of Science , Bangalore. The data was collected for approximately 110 seconds and subjects stayed in the final position for 20 seconds with normal breathing and relaxed mind. The same procedure was followed for various yoga asanas namely Trikonasana, Vrikshasana, Veerabhadrasana-1, Veerabhadrasana-2, Veerabhadrasana-3, Parsvakonasana. Participants with a history of back pain, shoulder, or neck injuries were excluded from this study. It has been published in the ‘International Journal of Yoga’.
According to Dr Omkar, the mathematical metrics can help the yoga performer to do it with near perfection. It also gives a clear picture of the targeted muscles and an insight to the practitioner about the stability of the postures in terms of muscle activity. The practitioner can improve his/her performance with this feedback and maintain mind to muscle connections while performing yoga.
The study provides understanding of the mechanics of Yoga both from a biomechanical as well as a motor control perspective which succeeded in laying a foundational framework for future research in this area.
Publication details:
Devaraju V, Ashitha B R, Kshamith Alva K, Ramesh Debur V, SN Omkar, ‘A Mathematical Method for Electromyography Analysis of Muscle Functions during Yogasana’, International Journal of Yoga | Volume 2 | Issue 3 | 3rd September 2019. II.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets the people of Rajasthan on its Foundation Day
PM greets the people of Rajasthan on its Foundation Day
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people of Rajasthan on the occasion of Rajasthan Diwas.
“गौरवमयी इतिहास और शानदार संस्कृति से भरपूर वीरों की भूमि राजस्थान के स्थापना दिवस पर प्रदेश के लोगों को बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।”, the Prime Minister said.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 122.41 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.34%; Highest since March 2020
- 9,905 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,08,183
- 8,309 new cases in the last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload stands at 1,03,859; lowest in 544 days
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.30%; Lowest since March 2020
- Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 56 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 15 days
- 64.02 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Home Affairs
Financial assistance to cyclone/flood affected states Areas
The primary responsibility for disaster management, including undertaking disbursal of relief to affected people at ground level, rests with the State Governments concerned. The State Governments undertake relief measures in the wake of natural disasters including cyclone and floods, from the State Disaster Response Fund , already placed at their disposal, in accordance with Government of India’s approved items and norms. Additional financial assistance is provided from the National Disaster Response Fund , as per laid down procedure in case of disaster of ‘severe nature’, which includes an assessment based on the visit of an Inter-Ministerial Central Team .
During the financial year 2021-22 , the State-wise details of fund released from NDRF for floods and cyclones, after the adjustment of 50 percent of the opening balance of SDRF of the respective State, as on 1st April, 2021, is given as under:-

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Name of State
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Name of Calamity
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Assistance released from NDRF
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Floods
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351.43
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2.
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Bihar
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Floods
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1,038.96
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Gujarat
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Cyclone ‘Tauktae’
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1,000.00|
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Jharkhand
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Cyclone ‘Yaas’
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200.00|
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5.
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Karnataka
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Floods
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1,623.30
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Madhya Pradesh
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Floods
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600.50
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7.
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Maharashtra
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Floods
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1,056.39
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Odisha
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Cyclone ‘Yaas’
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500.00|
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Sikkim
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Floods/Landslides
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55.23
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10.
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Tamil Nadu
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Floods
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566.36
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11.
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West Bengal
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Cyclone ‘Yaas’
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300.00|
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Floods
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50.13Amount released in advance from NDRF.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
India at the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice event held in Vienna
Shri Niraj Kumar Gayagi, Joint Secretary, Department of Justice under Ministry of Law and Justice, represented India  during the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice event held in Vienna, Austria, on 21 & 22 September 2023. He shed light on India's progressive endeavours to make justice accessible. These efforts focusing on leveraging technology, aim to ensure a user-friendly experience for citizens across both pre and post-litigation phases.